The belt is 3" shorter than my current branded 32" belt and the buckle is dirty brown and doesn't look like the picture. Pictured is Joe Brown's belt. The leather on the belt is also much darker. The seller calls the belt "34" when the total length of the belt from the buckle to the end is 34 inches. This leaves no belt to insert into the belt loop on the buckle or through the zip on the trousers. It is best to add 4 inches to your waist with pants when ordering one of these belts. I don't know why the separation is sold online for so many straps. If I can get a belt marked 34" at a department store like Macy's, it will fit a person with a waist measurement of 32" to 36" in diameter. In these belts, the "34β belt is suitable for people with a 25-30 inch waist. I ordered a second belt in a size 38 and it was the right length for a 34 inch waist. I ordered a size 38 Buffway belt. ", and it was 4 inches longer than the Docker belt, so Buffway is accurate in the size and description of his belt.